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Health by Science Health by Science is a leading provider of Personal Training and rehab services in the Edinburgh

Health by Science is a leading provider of Personal training and rehab services in the Edinburgh area. We are on a mission to help individuals thrive with science-backed coaching programmes that aim to assist clients in losing weight, improving fitness, and achieving overall health and well-being. Their team of dedicated professionals offers bespoke Personal Training services, utilising the latest research and techniques to ensure effective and safe workouts. Whether you are looking to kickstart your fitness journey or take your training to the next level, Health by Science is committed to helping you reach your goals.

28/12/2025

Quiet days at the lab.

These in-between days are often the best time to check in, not push harder.

If something hasn’t been feeling quite right, assessment beats pressure every time.

That’s exactly what the Movement MOT is for.

£15 Movement MOT — link in bio.

27/12/2025

Before jumping back into training, pushing through a ni**le, or deciding to rest completely, it can help to understand what’s actually going on.

The Movement MOT is designed for people who aren’t injured but don’t feel quite right — giving clarity before you decide your next step.

£15 Movement MOT — link in bio.

26/12/2025

No you’re crying 😢 🎁 🏋️‍♀️

24/12/2025

A rare sight: the Health by Science team all in one place, not in gym kit, not talking about knees or glutes… just good food, good drinks and a lot of laughs 🍽️🥃

Massive thanks to for looking after us so well.

Really proud of this bunch. The care, graft and standards they bring every day make Health by Science what it is — this was a well-earned pause before we go again in the new year.

Back to helping people move better soon. For now, we’ll allow the Christmas calories.

22/12/2025

Not injured, but something doesn’t feel quite right?

That grey area is exactly what the Movement MOT is for.

It’s a short, calm assessment to help you understand what’s going on before you decide what to do next. No pressure, no pushing, no guesswork.

If physio support is needed, a free online follow-up is included.

£15 Movement MOT — link in bio.

Statistic of the day 👇35.That’s the age researchers from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet suggest physical decline can beg...
18/12/2025

Statistic of the day 👇

35.
That’s the age researchers from Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet suggest physical decline can begin for both men and women.

In their study tracking 400 people from ages 16–63, the drop in fitness, strength, and muscle endurance was small at first… but it accelerated with age, with no difference between the sexes.

Sounds bleak? It doesn’t have to be.

👉 Age isn’t the problem. Habits are.

While we can’t stop time, we can slow, pause, and even reverse much of this decline by getting the basics right:

Move well
Regular strength training, mobility work, and staying active day-to-day protect muscle, joints, and confidence in movement.

Eat to support your body
Enough protein, plenty of plants, and consistent energy intake help preserve muscle and support long-term health.

Recover properly
Sleep, stress management, and sensible training loads are what allow your body to adapt and improve.

The takeaway?
Decline isn’t inevitable at 35. Disuse is.

Your future body is built by the habits you practise today.

16/12/2025

Thrive Xmas Party: Dress to Impress Edition ✨🎄

Same Thrive crew.
Same incredible humans.
Very different outfits

From rehab sessions to red-carpet ready, this year’s Thrive Christmas party was all about celebrating progress, confidence, and showing up as your best self — in whatever form that takes

Thrive isn’t just about movement.
It’s about community, confidence, and finding reasons to celebrate together ❤️

If this is what “rehab” looks like… we’re doing something right. Big shout out to .hyuseinova for the amazing organisation once again! Absolutely smashed it

Most people think strength training is about looking good.It’s not.It’s about whether you can:• get up off the floor• ca...
15/12/2025

Most people think strength training is about looking good.

It’s not.

It’s about whether you can:

• get up off the floor
• carry shopping
• travel independently
• stay out of pain
• avoid becoming reliant on others

Muscle and bone strength peak early in life.
After that, it’s a slow decline — unless you do something about it.

The good news?
You don’t need to train every day.
You don’t need to smash yourself.
You don’t need a gym.

👉 2 well-planned strength sessions per week is enough to protect your future health.

Think of it as a health pension.
Small, consistent deposits now.
Massive payoff later.

If you’re busy, tired, or juggling kids — this is exactly why it matters.

Save this for later.
And if you want help getting started at home or around injuries, you know where to find us.

11/12/2025

Level up your squats, one step at a time.

Start with the beginner variations to build solid technique. Once you can hit 15 controlled reps with good form, move up to the intermediate options. Master those, and you’re ready for the advanced progressions.

Simple progressions, stronger legs, fewer injuries.

10/12/2025

A new systematic review has confirmed something we see every week at Health by Science:

Strength training is one of the most effective ways to help people with ongoing low back pain.

The research found that resistance training can lead to:

✔ Less pain
✔ Less disability
✔ Better quality of life

Is it a magic fix? No.
Does it work for everyone? Also no.

But when combined with the right education, coaching, and confidence-building, it often outperforms many of the passive treatments people are sold.

And unlike laser gadgets, dry needling, or “postural realignment”, strength training helps you build a back that’s more resilient for the long term, not just for the next 20 minutes.

If you’re a busy professional dealing with back pain, getting stronger doesn’t mean spending hours in the gym. A couple of structured, progressive sessions each week (even at home) can make a huge difference.

If you’re not sure where to start, our physio team offers free online assessments to help you find the safest, simplest route back to feeling good again.

Most people wait too long before asking for help.Here’s the rule of thumb we use at Health by Science: • If it’s improvi...
09/12/2025

Most people wait too long before asking for help.
Here’s the rule of thumb we use at Health by Science:
• If it’s improving week on week → keep going.
• If it’s staying the same or getting worse → time for a physio assessment.

Early action saves you months of frustration.
If something’s been bothering you, book a Movement Health Check for £15 or free online assessment and we’ll point you in the right direction.

Most people wait too long before asking for help.Here’s the rule of thumb we use at Health by Science: • If it’s improvi...
09/12/2025

Most people wait too long before asking for help.
Here’s the rule of thumb we use at Health by Science:

• If it’s improving week on week → keep going.
• If it’s staying the same or getting worse → time for a physio assessment.

Early action saves you months of frustration.
If something’s been bothering you, book a Movement Health Check for £15 or free online assessment and we’ll point you in the right direction.

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Who We Are

We are Scotland’s first Personal Training/Physiotherapy Social Enterprise, and we strongly believe that our social enterprise model could offer a new paradigm for physiotherapy and personal training in the UK.

The profit we make goes towards our social purpose, which is helping people who have been discharged from the NHS but still have rehab potential.

We are a team of university graduates passionate about highlighting the importance of science and changing lifestyles to help maximise people’s wellbeing and minimise the risk of preventable illness. You can meet the team here.

We believe in science. Believing is easy. Being sceptical is hard. As healthy sceptics, we do the research before helping our clients to apply the evidence using the principles of sustainable behaviour change.